Chapter 19 Grooming

Question 1

Alopecia

Answer 1

Hair loss

Question 2

Anticoagulants

Answer 2

A medication that prevents or slows (anti) blood clotting (coagulate)

Question 3

Bed bugs

Answer 3

Small flat, red-brown insects that may live around or near areas where people sleep and that feed on the blood of people and animals

Question 4

Dandruff

Answer 4

Excessive amount of dry, white flakes from the scalp

Question 5

Hirsutism

Answer 5

Excessive body hair

Question 6

Lice

Answer 6

See “ pediculosis

Question 7

Mite

Answer 7

A very small, spider like organism

Question 8

Pediculosis

Answer 8

Infestation with wingless insects; lice

Question 9

Pediculosis capitis

Answer 9

Infestation of the scalp ( capitis) with lice, head lice

Question 10

Pediculosis pubis

Answer 10

Infection of the public (public) hair with lice.

Question 11

A person has alopecia. This is

Answer 11

Hair loss

Question 12

Which prevents hair from matting and tangling?

Answer 12

Daily brushing and combing

Question 13

A persons hair is not matted or tangled. When brushing hair, start at the

Answer 13

Scalp

Question 14

Brushing keeps the hair

Answer 14

Soft and shiny

Question 15

A person requests a shampoo. You should

Answer 15

Follow the care plan

Question 16

When shaving a persons face with a safety razor, do the following except

Answer 16

Shave when the skin is dry

Question 17

A person is nicked during shaving. Your first action is to

Answer 17

Apply direct pressure

Question 18

Mr. Carlson received oxygen through a nasal cannula. He owns an electric shaver. What is the best option when assisting him?

Answer 18

Set the shaver to battery power

Question 19

Clean under fingernails with a

Answer 19

Flat end of an orange wood stick

Question 20

Ms. Sweeney has diabetes. Which are you Not allowed to perform?

Answer 20

Trim her fingernails

Question 21

Mr. Melnyk has limited use of his hands but refuses assistance with dressing. Which would not be helpful for him?

Answer 21

Shirt with small buttons

Question 22

It is common for a foot doctor to make visits at care centers to provide services. What is another name for a foot doctor?

Answer 22

Podiatrist